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Structured Concept Method

A method for generating new design concepts by listing requirements for the design subject, then grouping and abstracting them

Overview

A method aimed at clarifying product concepts by showing requirements for products in a hierarchical structure.

Structured Concept Method - 概要

Steps

  1. 1

    Set the product as the design subject in advance.

    Structured Concept Method - ステップ1
  2. 2

    Extract requirements for the product.

    Structured Concept Method - ステップ2
  3. 3

    Group requirements for the product based on similarity of purpose.

    Structured Concept Method - ステップ3
  4. 4

    Extract common purposes (higher-level items) for each group created in STEP 2.

    Structured Concept Method - ステップ4

Tips & Tricks

  • When grouping or considering purposes, it is also important to forget about the design subject temporarily.

Structured Concept Method - ポイント